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Wanderlust of Imagination

In the endless expanse of what exists and the magic of what can be... fantasy is the luster of opalescence conceived in a continual curve of mother-of-pearl panache spinning through a sacred spiral in effervescence they arise - in bare necessity and break the surface - perceptions of prismatic potential bending colors in the light of consciousness daydreams delve between realms of serenity and dampened spirits amidst meditations to unfurl the waves’ curl of life’s mysteries where faceted riptides flash sun-diamonds and twilight’s bruised beauty is but an abstract - in mixed moody moon-shades of earth’s passion and human nature enriched with celestial nuances I reflect within this mirrored space as I search to adorn my naked thoughts in nacreous chic breathing bliss and sipping soulful seas my wild whimsy in wanderlust glides like an albatross seeking the iridescence of the abalone shell -- a marvel of profound imagination Susan Ashley January 10, 2019 ~ First Place ~ Premiere Contest: Free Verse Style Only Poetry Sponsor: Emile Pinet *nacreous: consisting of or having the luster of mother-of -pearl*

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Hilo Poet

Date: 9/25/2019 12:24:00 AM

I so being out of touch--forgive--of course, this is well worthy of its honorable recognition, my compliments ~ Aloha always William

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/27/2019 8:08:00 PM

There is nothing to forgive, William, we all get busy. Unfortunately, I’ve been out of touch way too much lately too. Your gracious visit and heartwarming comments are truly appreciated. Thank you for your wonderful kindness. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 7/13/2019 6:04:00 AM

It's nice to read you Saturday morning, sipping soulful seas. Great way to start the day. It's even better than champagne) I really enjoyed this poetry. Thank you, Susan.

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/19/2019 6:03:00 PM

Hmmm, I don’t know, champagne is pretty damn good, I must say :) I’m so happy you enjoyed my poem, Kurt, that means so much to me. Thank you for your gracious comments, my dear friend, and please excuse my late reply.. family obligations have kept me very busy lately. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 6/25/2019 10:05:00 PM

"fantasy is the luster of opalescence"...love this line Susan. I'm so glad you visited me so I could find your poetry. Congratulations on your win for this one too

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/26/2019 9:13:00 PM

Thank you, Jeanne, for sharing your precious thoughts with me. Your uplifting comments and heartwarming congrats are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/22/2019 4:36:00 AM

Lovely poetry...A Queen of Pens

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/22/2019 7:39:00 PM

It's always lovely to see you, dear Arturo. I relish your sweet comments and also, my new royal title.. :)) Thank you for the smile, mon ami. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/2/2019 1:44:00 PM

Five tropheys in such a short time is amazing, Susan. The few I get are usually on older poems so nobody even sees them on those back pages. haha! I have read all of your big winners and they are all fantabulous!

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/2/2019 6:49:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. You know, I went through a period of time when I was receiving nothing but N/A's in all the contests I was entering and now it seems like the tide has thankfully turned.. lol! Who can figure how a judge judges..? Your return visit is truly appreciated as is your beautiful poetry, even the ones on the back pages :) Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Hilo Poet

Date: 5/12/2019 9:23:00 AM

Beginning to end and back again thrice, loved it! Aloha wk

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/12/2019 5:47:00 PM

Your gracious visit and precious comments are thrice as nice to receive, William. Your precious thoughts are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/9/2019 6:42:00 PM

What a perfect piece to achieve top honour. Congratulations.

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/9/2019 7:20:00 PM

It’s so wonderful to hear from you, Richard. Thank you for your precious comment and heartwarming congrats. Your lovely visit is most appreciated, my friend.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Elaine George

Date: 2/16/2019 4:49:00 AM

Many congrats on your first place win with this beautiful free verse, Susan. Elaine

Susan Ashley
Date: 2/18/2019 12:36:00 PM

Thank you, Elaine, for sharing your uplifting comments and kind congrats with me. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/31/2019 6:14:00 PM

Hello Susan, you have created a wonderful poem for the imagination. Have a nice evening my friend.

Susan Ashley
Date: 2/1/2019 9:43:00 PM

It is such a pleasure to receive your heartwarming comments, Darlene, and I’m glad you enjoyed my poem. Your kind words are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

Valerie Staton

Date: 1/29/2019 4:01:00 PM

What a gem! Thoroughly enjoyed!

Susan Ashley
Date: 2/1/2019 9:40:00 PM

Thank you, Valerie, for your gracious visit and precious comments. Your presence is uplifting. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/26/2019 10:30:00 PM

Susan, as always, you not only rise to the occasion your imagery, and jeweled words surpass the best contests, always leading the way. Bravo. It is glorious; trophy win for sure, and yes, it was! Love the concept, the words, and the way you have placed it in perfect order yet again, my friend. Well-done indeed as usual.

Susan Ashley
Date: 2/1/2019 9:31:00 PM

Thank you, Caren, for your heartwarming words. Your wonderful comments are truly uplifting and mean so much to me. I apologize for my late reply, my friend.. my busy life recently became much more busier in the last few weeks. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Constance La France

Date: 1/24/2019 3:44:00 PM

Susan, oh what a lovely poem and congratulations on your trophy win, very deserving ~

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/25/2019 5:56:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Heart, for sharing your uplifting comments and kind congrats with me. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/23/2019 10:36:00 PM

Yay! I am so happy that Emile chose this beauty for his trophy poem Susan! You already know how much I admired it. Congratulations my friend! : ) xxoo

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/25/2019 5:58:00 PM

Thank you, Connie, for the pleasure of your return visit and for the delight of your heartwarming words of congrats. Your friendship is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/23/2019 8:19:00 PM

Your voluminous, variegated vocabulary vaults a vortex of volcanic vapor over my already clouded brain and voraciously devours what's left of my venal, vulgar mind (whatever all that means)… All seriousness aside, I really like this poem. Good job! :) gw

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/25/2019 7:28:00 PM

Wow! Gershon, I’m speechless, but, in a good way.. lol! Thank you, my dear vividly verbose friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan ;)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/23/2019 3:19:00 PM

Susan, you are without a doubt one of the most gifted writers here of free verse. This poem is the proof. Congrats for your trophy win with this beautiful entry.

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/25/2019 9:51:00 PM

Andrea, I am truly touched by your generous praise. There are many gifted free verse poets here and I’m honored that you think I am among them. Thank you for your precious comments and kind congrats. Warmest wishes always, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Charles Messina

Date: 1/23/2019 9:10:00 AM

Absolutely stunning and beautiful my dear friend, Susan. The ink in your pen spreads like a wild flowers amongst us...and we all love to watch you grow. Lovely! Warmest wishes as always...Congratulations! ~Charlie

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/25/2019 6:20:00 PM

Aww, the beauty of your poetic comments truly touch my heart, my dear friend. Thank you, Charlieku, for sharing your precious thoughts with me and for your heartwarming congrats. Warmest wishes always, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Robertina B.

Date: 1/23/2019 7:50:00 AM

A warm Congratulations on your win, my dear Susan.. Your free verse is beatifully expressed in your Exquisite Masterpiece.. As I was so absorbed while reading.. Imagery is absolutely excellent and amazing!! You have a Wonderful Gift, my friend.. I am so GRATEFUL you are sharing your beautiful gift with all of us... Have a blessed day!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/25/2019 6:13:00 PM

My dear friend, Robertina, your inspiring comments and kind congrats reach the depths of my heart and are such a joy to receive. Thank you for your encouraging and endearing presence, your thoughts are so uplifting, as is your beautiful friendship. Warmest wishes always, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

John Lawless

Date: 1/23/2019 7:01:00 AM

I'll see that WOW and raise you a WICKED GOOD....masterfully written Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/25/2019 6:06:00 PM

Lol! I adore your wicked awesome comments, John. Your gracious visit and wonderful words are truly appreciated. Thank you, my friend.. ~Susan -p.s. GO PATS!

Frederic Parker

Date: 1/22/2019 7:06:00 PM

how deeply serene in its unraveling of the mind in such glorious thought caused by the wonder and exploration of the world around and within... a moment of clarity in thought as it weaves its coat of profound wisdom...congratulations my friend...

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/25/2019 6:03:00 PM

Frederic, you touch the depths of my heart with your inspiring thoughts. Your poetic comments are gems of beauty and are truly treasured, as is your lovely friendship and kind congrats. Warmest wishes always, dear poet.. ~Susan

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/22/2019 6:43:00 PM

WOW, Susan. EXCELLENT! Congrats! Janice

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/22/2019 8:49:00 PM

Your wonderful response to my poem delights and touches my heart, Janice. Thank you for your gracious visit and kind congrats. Your lovely sentiments are held in my truest appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/22/2019 3:11:00 PM

Hello Susan, I am proud of you to be in first place in Emile 's contest. I like this poem. I will make you follow the poet. have a nice day my friend.

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/22/2019 7:13:00 PM

Dear Darlene, your precious comments fill me with delight and I’m so pleased that you liked my poem. Thank you for your uplifting presence and for your kindness, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Emile Pinet

Date: 1/22/2019 8:40:00 AM

Congratulations Susan! Your poem has placed "First" in my PoetrySoup contest. It was a very tough contest to judge, well done my friend, Emile.

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/22/2019 1:30:00 PM

I am thrilled to receive the honor of my placement in your contest, Emile, and I’m also thrilled to share the podium with gifted poets/poetesses I hold in such high esteem. Thank you for your appreciation of my poem and for your kind congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 1/21/2019 3:05:00 AM

I admire the eloquence with which you present contrasting ideas as complimentary with each other, such is the balance of harmony, best of luck in the contest!

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/22/2019 1:32:00 PM

I hold your precious comments in my truest appreciation, Michelle. Thank you for your gracious visit and wonderful words. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Wren Rushing

Date: 1/12/2019 4:30:00 PM

Susan this is another beautiful poem you have penned my dear friend! A fav for me! Have a wonderful evening!

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/14/2019 4:35:00 PM

Wren, your comments shine with generosity and are such a joy to receive as they truly brighten my day. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem, your precious thoughts mean so much to me. Thank you, dear poet.. ~Susan

Silent One

Date: 1/12/2019 12:42:00 PM

Wow, great poetic techniques throughout this poem... So many great lines, I would know where to start.. You are a gem of a poet...

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/14/2019 4:46:00 PM

Thank you, Silent One, for your gracious presence and precious comments. Your wonderful thoughts are received with great pleasure. Your presence here sparkles! Warmest wishes always, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan